Which gun should I get?

[Kilgore]

Hey guys, I just want to say that I'm new to this form, and I'm new to paintball. Anyways, my cousin and uncle own a paintball shot in Missouri, and I cant get hooked with a paintball gun. I want a Automag, but I asked my cousin if an automag is a good gun, and he said that automags are outdated and they're not that good. So should I get one anyways? If I get one and paintball with people, they wont laugh at me will they?

[Xen]

ok think about this, your posting on a MAG forum, guess what kinda responses you will get?

[askman]

If you can afford it, get a mag, level 10 bolt, revvy and a n2. You will never chop, and you will shut others up with your "antique" gun. kick some butt it will.

[Loser]

Try to shoot different guns first, see what you like. If you really like the feel of a mag, get one!

Whatever you get take care of it, and you will be happy.

[Cliffio]

here, let me help you


this is what everyone will say

xmag


just be prepared to wait till december to get one

[mykroft]

Matrix

But the Mag's pretty nice.

Angel's are junk though

[Dayspring]

No. They won't laugh at you. Mags are very reliable and easy to tech. AGD has EXCELLENT customer service and a great online forum.

[Dave]

Automags are one of the best platforms to start you on your paintballing road...extremely reliable, functional, robust, low maintainence, nice upgrade path...

You get a 68 classic mag w/ powerfeed (about $250 used), then install the Level 10 bolt kit, and you've already got yourself a fine marker...from there...

Intelliframe
Y-grip (soon)
X-valve
ULE body (soon)
Warp

Thats pretty much all you need to have a rippin' machine...the mag gets my vote!! Course, I do own two of them

Dave

[GT]

but you know whats even cooler you dont need all that crap everyone listed to have a great mag.


just get one!!!!

jb

[yeahthatsme]

try a bunch of different markers and see which you like best.


as for getting made fun of, i get made fun of a bit, then i play and their all like "dude....lemme shoot it!!!

[SlipknotX556]

2k2 timmy is my first choice, but I have an emag has a backup and im getting a no rise rt over the summer.

[TheJester]

yea, just shoot everything you can. of course you're gonna get alot of "get a mag" on this forum, but mainly cause mags are sweet (hint hint). but just shoot all sorts of different guns, you're new to the sport, so i would recomend something else than a mag, mags are great, but they may be a little too much gun for you if you're new, and if you don't decide to stay w/ the sport, or be very "hardcore" then a mag might not be worth it, you would never get your money's worth. good starter guns are tipmanns and spyders (they have yet to impress me though, i personally don't like them) as for getting picked on at the feild for a mag...you won't, i'm for the most part a one of a kind owning a mag in my area, so i'm the odd ball, but they're all like, whoa, nice gun

2k2 timmy is my first choice, but I have an emag has a backup and im getting a no rise rt over the summer.

guys, this kid's new, he doesn't need all that yet

I'm new to this form, and I'm new to paintball

notice the "new to paintball" part

[Riot[Z-Grip]]

Hey, welcome to AO!

My opinion is that if you are new to paintball, you should pick up a good inexpensive marker like a Spyder or Tippmann M98 until you decide if you like the sport. Both of these markers will perform great if mainained well. I started out with a Spyder and don't regret it. This way you aren't blowing alot of money in case you find out later that you aren't as 'in' to the sport as you thought you were. Also, you can learn what your 'tastes' will be and what you 'really want' out of a marker.

That said, if you easily have the cash, a Classic Powerfeed Automag would also be a great beginner gun. Easy to tech and maintain, high performance for the money, and can be upgraded to compete on the highest levels. (Others have already mentioned these upgrades such as X-valve, Intelliframe, Nitro, etc.)

-Riot

Edit: Grrr... Jester types faster than I! =)

[SlipknotX556]

Originally posted by TheJester
guys, this kid's new, he doesn't need all that yet

He simply asked what kind of gun he should get, I suggested a 2k2 timmy.

[darklord]

What kind of price range are you lookin at? You'll want a motorized hopper and air, too.... if your budget is limited I'd say a mag run off remote co2 with a motorized loader and a level 10 would be fine. If you have the dough, definitely spring for a matrix, or an e-mag.